Read further to learn more about the Cocker Spaniel breed, and its care, grooming, and training.

THE COCKER SPANIEL

The Cocker Spaniel is

a wonderful little breed

that when bred and cared

for properly makes a good

family dog that is willing

and able to do almost

anything. The well bred

and properly socialized

Cocker will have a stable,

friendly and outgoing

personality. This is not a

guarding breed and should

not be expected to fill that role. Cockers often will alert their owners to changes but should never attack or protect anything.

It should always be remembered that the Cocker is a hunting breed. Many Cockers will stay in their territory (yard) or with their owner without a fence or leash most of the time. Even the best trained sporting dog may lose its head and chase an especially good scent. It only takes one HBC (hit by car) to lose a lifetime companion.

The Cocker should be good with children. However, no dog should ever be left unsupervised with small children. You will see pictures of Cockers and babies thoughout this site. Keep in mind there is always an adult behind the camara. And obviously, children should never be allowed to injure, abuse or tease any dog. Allowing negative interaction is the number one way to create a dog that does not like children.